Dennis Thompson & W. Bryce Watt: The Price Guide That Shaped Watt Collecting
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Dennis Thompson & W. Bryce Watt: The Price Guide That Shaped Watt Collecting

A look at the researchers behind a cornerstone reference for Watt Pottery collectors—and how to use their work alongside today’s IDs, values, and auction comps.

The Schiffer reference many collectors still consult for identification.

January 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Why This Guide Endures

Watt Pottery: A Collector’s Reference with Price Guide by Dennis Thompson and W. Bryce Watt (Schiffer) paired historical overview with extensive sections on marks, patterns, and mold shapes. While the book’s last major revision was in 2003 and its prices are now historical snapshots, its charts and photos remain helpful for confirming forms and motifs—especially when paired with our up-to-date Value Guide and current sales data.

What the Book Covers

  • Company history and pattern development timelines
  • Mark types, numbering conventions, and mold charts
  • Photographs and descriptions for common shapes
  • Contemporary pricing at time of publication (now outdated)

How to Use It Today

  1. Confirm the ID: Start with the book’s form and pattern plates, then cross-check in our Pattern & Mold ID section.
  2. Update the value: Use our Value Guide plus recent auction comps for current ranges.
  3. Note variations: Glaze tone, brushwork, lids, and advertising prints can materially change value.

For collectors who’d like to own the classic reference itself, you can purchase copies of the original Schiffer edition on Amazon. While its pricing tables are dated, the identification charts and form data remain valuable resources when paired with our updated Value Guide.

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Watt Pottery: Collector’s Reference with Price Guide
By Dennis Thompson & W. Bryce Watt (Schiffer Publishing, 2003)🔗 Buy on Amazon

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